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Chapter 69
chapter 0052 part 1
Chapter 52: Strategizing, Seven Hundred Million, Shares (4000)
The pain of the poor is having no money, while the pain of the rich is not having enough money.
Once a person has money, reputation, power, and connections will flock to you.
This is society.
On the viewing platform exclusive to VVIPs on the luxury Cruise Ship, in the swimming pool, over a dozen models in bikinis were playing in the water.
Under the Sun Umbrellas, on lounge chairs, eight or nine billionaires were sipping Champagne and drinks while enjoying the pleasing scene.
Compared to these old men who were past fifty, some even in their late sixties, Tang Song, who was not yet thirty, was truly unique among them.
He held a green Coconut, drinking the coconut juice through a bamboo straw, enjoying the pool view while chatting with a white elder beside him.
The host of this gathering was the Vice President of the Bank of America.
As a shareholder of this super Cruise Ship, the Bank of America was very concerned about the distinguished guests on board.
Their standard for measuring distinguished guests was simple: deposits determined the bank's service attitude.
The Bank of America, which once ranked among the top three in the Federation's banking industry and was backed by the California Syndicate, had always treated its clients with a haughty attitude.
Unfortunately, after World War II, the Bank of America declined significantly, and its market share in the banking industry was squeezed out by Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo.
Not only the Bank of America, but even the California Syndicate behind it had lost its former glory.
Before World War II, the California Syndicate's most profitable Business was the Arms Business.
The first, second, and fourth ranked Arms Companies in the Federation all once belonged to the California Syndicate.
Unfortunately, after World War II, Stark Industries rose abruptly. Howard Stark and Tony Stark, father and son, quickly occupied 46% of the Federal Department of Defense's procurement share with their advantages in weapon innovation.
Don't underestimate this number; relying solely on this 46% market share, Stark Industries' current market value exceeds one hundred billion US Dollars.
The remaining 54% of the procurement share is divided among dozens of large and small Arms Companies across the entire Federation.
Among them, Hammer Industries, with its price advantage, occupied a 14% share.
The Arms Companies of the California Syndicate combined have a market share of less than 20%.
With their financial backer declining, the Bank of America naturally wasn't doing well either.
The haughty demeanor changed style and began to fawn.
Every year, the Bank of America recruits a batch of Interns from various universities, offering monthly salaries of over 30,000 US Dollars.
However, the prerequisite is that their appearance and temperament must be up to standard. The main role of these Interns is to serve as companions at the rich gatherings organized by the company.
Several of the Mermaids in the pool were the Bank of America's so-called "Managers."
Tang Song, as a distinguished VIP client of the Bank of America, had deposits exceeding nine figures in his Bank of America Account.
He could be said to be the absolute core of this temporary small gathering; this gathering was held specifically for him.
After all, being a billionaire and having deposits over a hundred million are two completely different concepts.
"Mr. Tang, compared to Firearms, the Pharmaceuticals industry is destined to be the future trend. A mature drug can bring billions of US Dollars in annual Profit!"
A somewhat bald, fat old man raised his Champagne and toasted Tang Song, saying, "Currently, our company is working on conquering bone cancer and several other types of cancer.
Once successful, the annual Profit will be enough to buy this Cruise Ship. Tang, if you are interested, I can recommend you join the Board of Directors."
Tang Song raised the Coconut juice in his hand and lightly clinked glasses with the fat old man: "Mr. Ross, I haven't been involved in the Pharmaceuticals industry yet, but the prospects are indeed good. I'll visit your company sometime when I have time!"
Tang Song was unhurried, making polite conversation with the fat old man.
The fat old man was named Dempsey Ross, the President of a Pharmaceuticals company.
His purpose in deliberately getting closer to Tang Song was for Investment. The Pharmaceuticals industry is undoubtedly extremely profitable.
However, the initial Investment requires truly enormous initial investment. The Funds invested in the success of a new drug are usually at least nine figures or more.
Whether it succeeds depends on fate, not to mention the time it takes, which is measured in years.
This is also why Dempsey was seeking Investment everywhere. In terms of burning money, the Pharmaceuticals industry, especially in new drug research and development, is second only to the internet industry.
After learning that Tang Song planned to go to Italy for an Arms Business bid, he had been very enthusiastic.
After exchanging contact information with Tang Song, Dempsey tactfully walked towards the swimming pool.
Tang Song held the Coconut, watching his receding back, his eyes flickering.
He was indeed interested in the Pharmaceuticals industry, but his target was not a Pharmaceuticals company merely limited to California.
He had better options.
"Boss, Mr. Kane is on the phone!"
After seeing off the fat old man, Tang Song was embracing a young model, glistening with sweat, and discussing the "price" of a popular star with a famous film Director. The Bodyguard who had been standing not far away walked over. He had a tall and straight figure, wearing a black Suit, paired with Sunglasses, and an Earpiece hanging by his ear.
The Bodyguard bent down and handed a Satellite Phone to Tang Song. Tang Song patted the thigh of the girl in his arms, got up, walked a short distance away, and answered Kane's call.
The Bodyguard stood three meters away from Tang Song, vigilantly observing the surroundings.
"Boss, it was successful!" Kane's voice came through the Satellite Phone.
"We took down two of Kingpin's underground banks, a total of 740 million US Dollars!"
"The Super US Dollar Plan was also very successful. the FBI is cracking down on Kingpin's various Businesses, trying to force him to reveal the source of the Super US Dollar!"
"I wonder if the Federation's Crime Boss can withstand the FBI's pressure?"
Tang Song smiled and waved to a passing rich man, talking to Kane unhurriedly.
Kingpin is a ruthless character in the Marvel World. Not to mention his abilities, just look at the enemies he has provoked.
Daredevil, Spider-Man, Punisher, Iron Fist, Fantastic Four...
Many villains have fallen when facing one Superhero, but Kingpin, facing multiple Superheroes, still reigns as his Crime Boss.
This is his capability and skill. As the King of New York's Underworld, the Federation's Crime Boss, Kingpin's personal wealth ranks among the top hundred in the entire Federation.
But a large part of the source of this money is illicit, making it unsuitable for depositing in banks. Not only the FBI, but the IRS is even more like a mad dog, keeping a close eye on him.
Therefore, Kingpin has private Warehouses specifically for storing Cash throughout New York, which serve as his personal underground banks.
These locations are very hidden, and even Kingpin's trusted Subordinates only know one or two locations, some not even one.
These underground banks and Warehouses are permanently guarded by dozens of elite Gunmen.
Manpower is not the key. In New York, except for a few Superheroes who don't know any better, no one dares to provoke Kingpin.
Chapter 52: Strategizing, Seven Hundred Million, Shares (4000)
The pain of the poor is having no money, while the pain of the rich is not having enough money.
Once a person has money, reputation, power, and connections will flock to you.
This is society.
On the viewing platform exclusive to VVIPs on the luxury Cruise Ship, in the swimming pool, over a dozen models in bikinis were playing in the water.
Under the Sun Umbrellas, on lounge chairs, eight or nine billionaires were sipping Champagne and drinks while enjoying the pleasing scene.
Compared to these old men who were past fifty, some even in their late sixties, Tang Song, who was not yet thirty, was truly unique among them.
He held a green Coconut, drinking the coconut juice through a bamboo straw, enjoying the pool view while chatting with a white elder beside him.
The host of this gathering was the Vice President of the Bank of America.
As a shareholder of this super Cruise Ship, the Bank of America was very concerned about the distinguished guests on board.
Their standard for measuring distinguished guests was simple: deposits determined the bank's service attitude.
The Bank of America, which once ranked among the top three in the Federation's banking industry and was backed by the California Syndicate, had always treated its clients with a haughty attitude.
Unfortunately, after World War II, the Bank of America declined significantly, and its market share in the banking industry was squeezed out by Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo.
Not only the Bank of America, but even the California Syndicate behind it had lost its former glory.
Before World War II, the California Syndicate's most profitable Business was the Arms Business.
The first, second, and fourth ranked Arms Companies in the Federation all once belonged to the California Syndicate.
Unfortunately, after World War II, Stark Industries rose abruptly. Howard Stark and Tony Stark, father and son, quickly occupied 46% of the Federal Department of Defense's procurement share with their advantages in weapon innovation.
Don't underestimate this number; relying solely on this 46% market share, Stark Industries' current market value exceeds one hundred billion US Dollars.
The remaining 54% of the procurement share is divided among dozens of large and small Arms Companies across the entire Federation.
Among them, Hammer Industries, with its price advantage, occupied a 14% share.
The Arms Companies of the California Syndicate combined have a market share of less than 20%.
With their financial backer declining, the Bank of America naturally wasn't doing well either.
The haughty demeanor changed style and began to fawn.
Every year, the Bank of America recruits a batch of Interns from various universities, offering monthly salaries of over 30,000 US Dollars.
However, the prerequisite is that their appearance and temperament must be up to standard. The main role of these Interns is to serve as companions at the rich gatherings organized by the company.
Several of the Mermaids in the pool were the Bank of America's so-called "Managers."
Tang Song, as a distinguished VIP client of the Bank of America, had deposits exceeding nine figures in his Bank of America Account.
He could be said to be the absolute core of this temporary small gathering; this gathering was held specifically for him.
After all, being a billionaire and having deposits over a hundred million are two completely different concepts.
"Mr. Tang, compared to Firearms, the Pharmaceuticals industry is destined to be the future trend. A mature drug can bring billions of US Dollars in annual Profit!"
A somewhat bald, fat old man raised his Champagne and toasted Tang Song, saying, "Currently, our company is working on conquering bone cancer and several other types of cancer.
Once successful, the annual Profit will be enough to buy this Cruise Ship. Tang, if you are interested, I can recommend you join the Board of Directors."
Tang Song raised the Coconut juice in his hand and lightly clinked glasses with the fat old man: "Mr. Ross, I haven't been involved in the Pharmaceuticals industry yet, but the prospects are indeed good. I'll visit your company sometime when I have time!"
Tang Song was unhurried, making polite conversation with the fat old man.
The fat old man was named Dempsey Ross, the President of a Pharmaceuticals company.
His purpose in deliberately getting closer to Tang Song was for Investment. The Pharmaceuticals industry is undoubtedly extremely profitable.
However, the initial Investment requires truly enormous initial investment. The Funds invested in the success of a new drug are usually at least nine figures or more.
Whether it succeeds depends on fate, not to mention the time it takes, which is measured in years.
This is also why Dempsey was seeking Investment everywhere. In terms of burning money, the Pharmaceuticals industry, especially in new drug research and development, is second only to the internet industry.
After learning that Tang Song planned to go to Italy for an Arms Business bid, he had been very enthusiastic.
After exchanging contact information with Tang Song, Dempsey tactfully walked towards the swimming pool.
Tang Song held the Coconut, watching his receding back, his eyes flickering.
He was indeed interested in the Pharmaceuticals industry, but his target was not a Pharmaceuticals company merely limited to California.
He had better options.
"Boss, Mr. Kane is on the phone!"
After seeing off the fat old man, Tang Song was embracing a young model, glistening with sweat, and discussing the "price" of a popular star with a famous film Director. The Bodyguard who had been standing not far away walked over. He had a tall and straight figure, wearing a black Suit, paired with Sunglasses, and an Earpiece hanging by his ear.
The Bodyguard bent down and handed a Satellite Phone to Tang Song. Tang Song patted the thigh of the girl in his arms, got up, walked a short distance away, and answered Kane's call.
The Bodyguard stood three meters away from Tang Song, vigilantly observing the surroundings.
"Boss, it was successful!" Kane's voice came through the Satellite Phone.
"We took down two of Kingpin's underground banks, a total of 740 million US Dollars!"
"The Super US Dollar Plan was also very successful. the FBI is cracking down on Kingpin's various Businesses, trying to force him to reveal the source of the Super US Dollar!"
"I wonder if the Federation's Crime Boss can withstand the FBI's pressure?"
Tang Song smiled and waved to a passing rich man, talking to Kane unhurriedly.
Kingpin is a ruthless character in the Marvel World. Not to mention his abilities, just look at the enemies he has provoked.
Daredevil, Spider-Man, Punisher, Iron Fist, Fantastic Four...
Many villains have fallen when facing one Superhero, but Kingpin, facing multiple Superheroes, still reigns as his Crime Boss.
This is his capability and skill. As the King of New York's Underworld, the Federation's Crime Boss, Kingpin's personal wealth ranks among the top hundred in the entire Federation.
But a large part of the source of this money is illicit, making it unsuitable for depositing in banks. Not only the FBI, but the IRS is even more like a mad dog, keeping a close eye on him.
Therefore, Kingpin has private Warehouses specifically for storing Cash throughout New York, which serve as his personal underground banks.
These locations are very hidden, and even Kingpin's trusted Subordinates only know one or two locations, some not even one.
These underground banks and Warehouses are permanently guarded by dozens of elite Gunmen.
Manpower is not the key. In New York, except for a few Superheroes who don't know any better, no one dares to provoke Kingpin.
